Ottawa – April 17, 2025 – The 2025 federal election is just around the corner, taking place on Monday, April 28. This vote will shape the future of our country — and for UFCW Canada members and working families across the country, it’s one of the most important elections of our time.
Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2025 – UFCW leaders, including National President Shawn Haggerty, representing 1.3 million workers in both Canada and the United States, convened in Washington, D.C. to address the growing concerns over the harmful effects of a potential trade war between the two nations.
Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2025 – UFCW Canada National President Shawn Haggerty joined a delegation of Canadian and American labour leaders yesterday in Washington, D.C., to meet with the Canadian premiers to discuss the damage that U.S. tariffs will have on workers and industries on both sides of the border.
Toronto – February 7, 2025 – UFCW Canada joined with key Canadian partners at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit urging for cross-country approach to the threat of U.S. tariffs.
Toronto – January 24, 2025 – In the face of an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States, our union’s priority is to protect our members – especially the 40,000 UFCW members who work in manufacturing and food production – and all Canadian workers. Knowing the potential devastation that tariffs can bring, we call on all levels of government to act to protect Canadian jobs and Canadian workers.
Ottawa – November 29, 2024 – UFCW Canada activists joined hundreds of other workers on November 27 for the annual Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Lobby Day. Workers met with elected officials from all parties, advocating for urgent action need to address the challenges facing Canadians today.
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